Continuous Improvement Manager

One of the worlds leading Logistics services providers is recruiting a Continuous Improvement Manager to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the regional operation, with sites in Warwickshire, Kent and Bridgewater.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Embed a Continuous Improvement Culture which empowers the workforce to deliver value in regional distribution operations with sites in Warwickshire, Kent and Bridgewater

As 'change agent' be central to the delivery of a CI culture at all levels across the regional operations to transform the business CI culture from a top down target driven to a ground up value identification approach

Establish a balanced schedule of activity across all operating units and functions. Assist sites in the development and delivery of plans and opportunities identified through the Operations Maturity System (OMS) programme

Ensuring Initiative selection and priorities are aligned with site customer & business objectives whilst creating value for the end user customers

Prepare and present full justification of savings identified to ensure customer buy in

Work to ensure changes to our processes are complimentary to the end customer

The ideal candidate for Continuous Improvement Manager will have the following skills and experience:

Previous operational experience within a high profile warehousing operation

A track record of successfully delivering significant improvements and cost savings

Strong exposure to world class lean methodologies such as six sigma, Toyota Production systems would be advantageous